Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Photography Assignment: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is tomorrow, February 2, and Punxsutawney Phil is scheduled to come out and decide if we'll have 6 more weeks of winter, or if spring is here!

Now, I don't believe in superstitions like that, but I think it would be interesting to see what everyone's weather is like! So the challenge this week is to take a picture of your weather, do you have two feet of snow or is it sunny and 45 degrees?

Normally where I live we would have over two feet of snow right now, but this winter I don't think we've even gotten a foot total, yet!

Rules:
1. The picture you submit must be taken by you between February 1, and February 15, 2012 . The Linky will close Wednesday February 15, so make sure you link up before then. :)

2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.

3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used! :)

4. Editing is allowed, but if you choose to edit your picture please post the original too. Please tell us what you did to edit your picture, also! :)

5. If you don't have a blog, email one of us (our emails can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!



Here's a picture of my back patio, we'd love to see a picture of what your weather is like right now! :)


I edited it in GIMP. Contrast: 10 and Saturation: 20 Then I added a watermark with Picnik.
                                 Camera/Lens: Canon EOS Rebel T2i with 18-55mm Kit Lens
Date/Time Taken: 10:59am February 1, 2012
ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/180
Aperture: f/4

We've had nice weather in the 40's and 50's this week! It's really refreshing, and it is so nice to be able to wander around outside without freezing! ;)

Which season is your favorite? 

-Emily


P.S. Did you hear Picnik (a photo editing site) is closing down April 9, 2012? I have used Picnik for several years for free, but now that they are closing, they have reimbursed all their premium members, and the premium options are free for everyone, from now until they close! :D


2 comments:

*Lizzie* said...

Very nice post Em!!! :)

Emily Boyd said...

I am so sad that Picnik is closing! At least we can use the premium effects until then!

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